Associate Director, Distribution & Trade

uniQure • ,

8d • $188,000 - $228,000

About The Position

At uniQure, we are delivering on the promise of gene therapy and delivering hope for patients facing urgent unmet medical needs. Every role in our organization carries profound purpose; whether you're in research, operations, access, or support, your contributions impact patients. We're seeking passionate professionals who thrive in high-stakes environments, uphold rigorous quality standards, and share our relentless commitment to transforming the lives of patients. Join us in making the impossible possible, where your expertise becomes a catalyst for life-changing treatments. We are looking for an individual to implement the trade & distribution strategy across uniQure’s commercial pipeline of products. This role requires a versatile, analytically driven professional who can operate cross-functionally across Supply Chain, Finance, Legal and Market Access to ensure a smooth flow of product throughout the entire supply chain (from finished goods to delivery to end user). This individual will directly manage all channel intermediaries (3PL, Sd, SP) involved in the distribution of uniQure’s pipeline of products.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum 3-5 years of progressive experience in the pharmaceutical trade & distribution.
• Demonstrated experience developing and managing 3PLs, SDs, and SPs relationships.
• Proven track record in contract negotiation and offer development withing a complex distribution channel environment.
• Previous launch experience in trade & distribution.
• Can operate independently as an individual contributor to drive results in a sometimes ambiguous and evolving environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including comfort level with senior management presentations.
• Willingness to travel as needed (~30%).

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree preferred (MBA, RPh, Pharm D, MPH, MHA).
• Preferred experience in rare disease / gene therapy.
• Preferred launch experience in rare disease / gene therapy.

Responsibilities

• Develop, execute and continuously refine the channel strategies for uniQure’s portfolio of products ensuring each strategy is tailored to the specific distribution dynamics for each therapy.
• Negotiate, execute, and manage all relationships with channel intermediaries (3PL, SD, SP).
• Partner with uniQure’s IT department to ensure all intermediaries are providing all relevant product flow and financial flow data for reporting purposes (ERP system).
• Design and monitor specific channel KPIs to ensure efficient supply chain dynamics and make recommendations to course correct as necessary.
• Identify, develop, and operationalize new business opportunities across the distribution network to improve efficiencies and save costs.
• Manage operational budget and oversee the financial planning for all distribution channel expenses and GTN line items.
• Collaborate to build internal capability and trade fluency across functions by developing educational resources and training materials that elevate distribution’s impact and understanding across the organization.
• Attend all pertinent industry conferences and symposiums.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level